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Monte Vista approves concrete reconstruction of downtown alleys, taps ARPA reserves for shortfall
Summary
After reviewing bids and concerns about damage from heavy compaction equipment, the council approved a concrete rebuild of two core downtown alleys, preferred a six-inch slab if feasible, and authorized using ARPA/general reserves to cover a roughly $214,614 funding gap. The council awarded the project to RMS Utilities.
Monte Vista City Council on March 20 approved a downtown alley reconstruction project using concrete and ARPA/general-fund reserves to fill the project's funding shortfall, and awarded the contract to RMS Utilities.
City staff described a bid process and engineering review that weighed asphalt versus concrete. Contractors at the pre-bid meeting warned that vibratory rollers used in asphalt compaction can damage older downtown buildings; engineers and bidders recommended concrete to avoid compaction vibration issues. The city's design originally included an eight-inch slab; staff said a soils study…
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